NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Minhaz contrasts government, business, and community disaster preparedness strategies. The author analyzes the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management’s response system, the role of a company’s director of business, and perspectives of 9/11 survivors and researchers. Minhaz concludes that proactive government mitigation and independent response strategies are both necessary to prepare for disasters.
Continue reading “Rimsha Minhaz’s Precis on Three Perspectives of Preparedness”
There have been nearly 8,000 cases of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a case fatality rate of nearly 5%. Education, access to health care providers, and vaccination are necessary factors needed to mitigate and prevent Mpox outbreak in the DRC. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is working to ensure Mpox prevention through vaccination and increased care for those with severe symptoms.
Continue reading “Aliya Jabri, Diya Mehta, and Maya Moukarzel’s Mpox 2025 Disaster Plan in Partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières”
The authors’ survey studies respondents’ compliance with COVID-19 recommendations, personal COVID-19 experiences, and concerns of future health threats. The survey also examines how respondents obtain health information. The study emphasizes that respondents feel that both the public and the government are unprepared for future pandemics.
Continue reading “Syeda Lamiya Ahmed, Brianna Baez, and Kate Dewey’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 Perceptions, Experiences, and Beliefs”
The authors surveyed friends and family to understand perceptions of COVID-19 and study how attitudes towards illness changed after the pandemic. The authors highlight fears around Long Covid and the Avian Flu, but they also emphasize vaccine skepticism among parents.
Continue reading “Emily Carbajal, Iman Yusuf, Edward Zhang, and Kelsey Patterson’s Qualtrics Report and Survey Collection of COVID-19”
In December 2017, the Skirball Fire in Bel-Air, Los Angeles injured three firefighters, damaged or destroyed 18 structures, and burned 422 acres. These fires fueled discussions around how climate change increases the severity and frequency of fires within California.
Continue reading “Samantha Whitegeese’s Case Study on the 2017 Skirball Wildfires”
In February 2023, 38 cars of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, and the accident resulted in a toxic chemical explosion. Afterwards, officials supervised a controlled chemical burn that released additional toxins in the air.
Continue reading “Syeda Lamiya Ahmed’s Case Study on the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment”
This study aimed to assess individuals’ perceptions of COVID-19 infection, compliance with public health recommendations and vaccination status based on survey responses. The study also examined concerns about future communicable diseases and trust in public health information sources. Key outcome variables included COVID-19 infection history, vaccination status, adherence to public health recommendations, concerns about long COVID, and perceptions of future health threats.
Continue reading “Aliya Jabri, Maya McClatchy, and Olivia Morris’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 Experiences and Future Public Health Threat Perceptions”Introduction: The city of Malibu has a long and calamitous history of wildfires. Malibu’s location on the southern coast of California is what has made it a beloved destination, but it also leaves the city at constant risk of wildfires. The ecological makeup of the region is defined by dry plant matter that dries, frequent droughts, and the Santa Ana winds. In combination with increasing urbanization, these factors put the population at constant and increasing risk from wildfires. This plan is intended to support a more coordinated response between local, county, and state level agencies in the event of future wildfires, and to define strategies to more efficiently deploy emergency resources and protect the lives and property in Malibu.
Continue reading “Maya McClatchy, Kate Dewey, and Howard Glassman’s Emergency Disaster Plan: Wildfires in Malibu”
Introduction: Wildfires are a persistent and growing threat in California. With climate change, prolonged drought, and expanding urban development in fire-prone areas, wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Los Angeles is vulnerable to wildfires due to its proximity to fire-prone landscapes, dense vegetation, and dry, wind-driven conditions. It is crucial for communities to have structured prevention, response, and evacuation plans in place. Given the increasing wildfire risks, it is essential to have a structured response plan that strengthens mitigation strategies, streamlines evacuation efficiency, and enhances overall community resilience through coordinated efforts with local, state, and federal agencies.
Continue reading “Kimberly Tang, Mark Alicea, Leonela Tutasig’s Emergency Disaster Plan: Wildfires in Los Angeles”
Introduction: Poliomyelitis (Polio) has been eliminated in many parts of the world; however, it still affects certain areas, such as Sudan. Sudan is currently going through a Polio outbreak, which is a critical public health challenge, especially for rural regions and places
affected by conflict. People have limited access to vaccines and medical care, which
makes it harder to control the spread of diseases in these areas. This Disaster Plan outlines
strategies for an organized response to reduce the spread of Polio quickly.